Cost of Living Calculator - Fair Oaks, California vs Merced, California


The cost of living in Merced, California is 23.1% cheaper than Fair Oaks, California.

You would need a salary of $57,709 in Merced, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fair Oaks, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merced, California is cheaper than Fair Oaks, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Merced
than in Fair Oaks, California
Fair Oaks, CA vs Merced, CA
Compared to Fair Oaks, Merced is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.1% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% higher
  Commute
  17.3% lower
  Health
  16.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% lower

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